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Exploratorium is one of adventures in babysitting.

1. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this art and science museum. We think it’s fun at any age.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of adventures in babysitting.

2. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lam: Don't miss the kelp forest, the adorable sea otters, the touch pools, and the Open Sea tank filled with sharks, sea turtles, and glittering schools of sardines swimming against an endless current.

Marin Headlands is one of adventures in babysitting.

3. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews
America's Cup Park is one of adventures in babysitting.

4. America's Cup Park

Pier 27/29 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Sports and Recreation · Northern Waterfront · 19 tips and reviews
San Francisco Zoo is one of adventures in babysitting.

5. San Francisco Zoo

8.7
1 Zoo Rd (btwn Sloat Blvd & Armory Rd), San Francisco, CA
Zoo · Lakeshore · 166 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.

Bay Area Discovery Museum is one of adventures in babysitting.

6. Bay Area Discovery Museum

8.8
557 McReynolds Rd (at Fort Baker), Sausalito, CA
Museum · 46 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: You and the tyke will love “Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!”. The exhibit is hands-on, with a construction site, model farm, city park and produce stand. The dramatic play options are endless.

Hidden Villa Farm is one of adventures in babysitting.

7. Hidden Villa Farm

8.8
26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA
Farm · 10 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Park Children's Playground is one of adventures in babysitting.

8. Golden Gate Park Children's Playground

8.9
Bowling Green Drive (near South Dr), San Francisco, CA
Playground · Golden Gate Park · 24 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Massive playground in Golden Gate Park with tons of different play structures, a water/sand area and a great, albeit slightly dangerous concrete slide (use cardboards to slide).

California Academy of Sciences is one of adventures in babysitting.

9. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

NASANASA: The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.

CuriOdyssey is one of adventures in babysitting.

10. CuriOdyssey

8.9
1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA
Science Museum · Shoreview · 17 tips and reviews

Caitlin K.Caitlin Kreiman Lill: This museum is a fantastic place to have some fun while learning about the environment! Definitely recommend it for kids of all ages!

Helen Diller Playground is one of adventures in babysitting.

11. Helen Diller Playground

8.6
20th St (btwn Church & Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Playground · Mission Dolores · 25 tips and reviews

Kayvon T.Kayvon Tehranian: I highly recommend the swings with a perfect view of the city. Swing as high as you can!

Tomales Bay Oyster Company is one of adventures in babysitting.

12. Tomales Bay Oyster Company

8.8
15479 Hwy 1, Marshall, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews